Beta Sigma Phi Hosts Progressive St Patrick Dinner Event
Members of Beta Iota chapter and guests attended a St Patrick’s Day progressive dinner. Hostesses included Mrs R J Minkesell and Mrs R J Schmitz with courses at sequential homes on Eighth Street and Bever Avenue SE. Dessert at the Kennedy sisters’ home concluded with a bingo game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Beta Iota
Laila McNichols
Charlotte Farnum
Verna Kohlenberg
Doris Specker
Marie Newman
Gail Parkins
R J Minkesell
Eghth Street
R J Schmitz
Bever Avenue
Ann
Rita Kennedy
Fourteenth Street
Thirteenth Birthday Party for Patricia Jilek
Patricia Jilek celebrated her thirteenth birthday Thursday at home on Thirteenth Street NW. Guests included Kay Bootjer Betty Newcomb June Lambert Roberta Stracke Jean Thorsen Jean Turner Mary Jo Byers Joann Coyle Corrine Hersch Carolee Williams and Barbara Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Jilek
George Jilek
Thirteenth Street
Kay Bootjer
Betty Newcomb
June Lambert
Roberta Stracke
Jean Thorsen
Jean Turner
Mary Jo Byers
Joann Coyle
Corrine Hersch
Carolee Williams
Barbara Davis
Miss Kay Anway Visits Cedar Rapids for Spring Vacation
Miss Kay Anway returns from Ames to spend spring break with her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Anway at 2022 Park Avenue SF Cedar Rapids. She is a sophomore student at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Anway
Cedar Rapids
Ames
Harold Anway
Park Avenue
Iowa State College
Mrs Dennis Leaves for Hingham to Visit Daughters
Mrs William Dennis travels Friday morning to Hingham Massachusetts for a three month visit with her daughters Mrs George Pierce and Mrs Mantgaret Apfel. Mrs Apfel teaches at Endicott School for Girls in Beverly Massachusetts. Mrs Dennis retired March 1 after 29 years with Cedar Rapids public school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dennis
Nineteenth Street
Hingham
Mass
George Pierce
Mantgaret Apfel
Apfel
Endicott School
Guilis
Beverly
Dennis
Johnson School
Cedar Rapids
20 40 club dances and activities promoted for all ages
Peggy Williams reports on the 20 40 club inviting Keen Teen and thirties age groups to join at the YWCA Dome. The piece notes events by ON WILLIAMS and his orchestra this Saturday, with dancing and calling by Charlie Sova, plus details on signups for softball teams and social events in the Keen-Teen Klub tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Charlie Sova
Ywca Dome
Camp Fire Birthday Week Celebrated by Downtown Stores
Downtown shops mark Camp Fire Birthday week with window displays. The event honors the thirty ninth anniversary of the organization and features various exhibits from Armstrong Clothing Company Iowa Electric Light and Power and other participants. A Saturday broadcast over station KCRG at 3 p.m. will close the celebration titled Seeds of Peace with participants Sandra Griswold Mary Lou Broghammer Barbara Neff Carolyn Knapp Jeanne Bishop and Karen Termohlen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawanka Camp
Dorothy White
Verdant Olson
Ruth Radloff
Carolyn Dougherty
Armstrong Clothing Company
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Luberger Furniture Company
Democracy Train
Buchanan
KCRG
Sandra
Des ert Social by Jane Boyd Circle at Sanders Home
The Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday at 2020 Washington avenue SE for dessert hosted by Mrs Cecil Sanders. Mrs Vera Young assisted, Mrs Gertrude Bain gave devotions, and guest Mrs H E Johnston attended. Mrs Louise Niemeier spoke about her trip to California. next meeting will be April 7 at Miss Bessie Hugunin’s home, 1015 Second avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boyd
The
King’s Daughters
Cecil Sanders
Washington Avenue SE
Vera Young
Gertrude Bain
H. E Johnston
Louise Niemeier
California
Bessie Hugunin
Second Avenue SE
Chewing Gum Hazard Prompting Public Reminder
A public warning urges care to avoid leaving chewing gum in places where others may step or sit. Authorities highlight the risk of a sticky, inconvenient trail for pedestrians and seating areas.
Birthday Club Honors Mrs Henry Bencke at Luncheon
Members gathered Thursday for a birthday luncheon at the home of Mrs Henry Bencke 2956 Oakland Road NE to honor her birthday with friends and a festive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthday Club
Henry Bencke
Oakland Road
Cedar Rapids Display Club dinner discussion at Montrose
Cedar Rapids Display club members heard a talk on television at their Wednesday dinner meeting at the Montrose hotel. Speaker was Vern Hansen. A morning cocktail of hot water and lemon juice was recommended to improve health and skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Passing Instance Of Moral Illness
A reader laments a past teens affair affecting her fiancé and seeks guidance. The columnist notes evolving views on morality as a form of illness and urges vigilance, resilience, and accepting long term consequences in relationships.
Pattern 4601 Junior Miss dress pattern details
Vintage notice describes Devastating Pair Spring dress style for Junior Miss sizes 11 13 15 17 with waist cinching cummerbunds and soft pleats. Includes fabric yardage 35% yards 35 inch and 12 yards contrast. Send 25 cents pattern request to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Chicago Ill with name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Clinton St
Chicago
Moral Illness and Resistance Across Human Strains
The author compares mental, moral, and emotional illness to infections, noting transmission from damaged parents and the vulnerability of youth. A personal reflection cites a teen mistake as a transient moral fever overcome by strong character and faith, urging focus on purity and forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Paul
M.H
Gives Up Pipe at 103 After Seven-Year Trial
Mrs Annie Kreps Straley of Chambersburg Pa quit pipe smoking at age 103 after taking it up at 96 as a diversion Her son in law Jacob R Bitner said she has not asked for her pipe in months She is free of aches and pains and has not seen a doctor in over three years She has lived through five wars including the Mexican Civil Spanish American and two World Wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
Annie Kreps Straley
Jacob R. Bitner
Freckles Not a Handicap to Beauty
A teen discussed freckles as natural beauty, arguing against heavy makeup. She suggests using complexion tint to soften contrast and bright lipstick aligned with freckle tones to brighten the face.
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Camp Fire Girls
Linn Courthouse
Miss Kay Anway
Massachusetts
Jack Parrishes
Don Grant
C. R
F C Parrish
Hinkley Avenue
Jack A Parrish
Columbus
Ohio
Peggy Williams
San Bernardino
Calif
Pat Darling
Fred Gable
Armstrong
C.R
C. R. Display Club
Jonquil Introduces
Cherie
Millinery
Betty Moore
Betty Moora
Ees Ctu
Barney's
First Avenue NE
Mary Haworth
B C
B. C
Killian Company
Spirin
St.Joseph
Eas
New Empire
Clea
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